Mr. Coffee TM3 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

THE ICED TEA POT

BY MR. COFFEE

MODEL TM3

For better tasting tea

and coffee, use Mr. Coffee

brand filters.

100

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

FOR SERVICE, REPLACEMENT PARTS

OR QUESTIONS,

CALL COFFEE

EST, MON.-FRI.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,

including the following:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

6.

9.

10.

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12.

13.

14.

15.

Read all instructions before using the machine.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or

appliance in water or other liquid.

Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by

or near children.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.

Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center

for examination, repair or adjustment.

The use of accessory attachments not recommended by MR.

COFFEE, may cause hazards or injuries.

Do not use outdoors.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot sur-

faces.

Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner

or in a heated oven.

To disconnect, remove plug from outlet wall.

Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow

underneath the appliance.

Pitcher Use and Care

Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:

a. This pitcher is designed for use with The 3 Quart Iced Tea Pot and

therefore must never be used on a rangetop or in any oven,

including a

microwave.

b. Do not use a cracked pitcher.

c. Do not clean the pitcher with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other

abrasive materials.

d. Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.

Pitcher is not dishwasher safe.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION

S

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1.

A short power suppfy cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting

from becoming entangled

in

or tripping over a longer cord.

2.

An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in

its use.

3.

If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the exten-

sion cord must be at least 5 amps and 120 volts. The resulting

extended cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the

counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or

tripped over

accidentally.

!

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other). To reduce the

risk

of electric shock, this plug will fit in a

polarized outlet only one way.

lf the

plug does not fit, contact

a qualifted electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

PRECAUTIONS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

9.

10.

Place this machine well back from the edge of the counter.

To step the brewing cycle before completed, grasp the molded plug and

unplug. PLEASE NOTE: The machine will continue the brew cycle

when plugged back in.

Avoid areas which may become hot or emit steam when the machine is

on, particularty the steeping basket. The steeping basket lid must be

on

while the machine is brewing.

Unplug the unit when not in use or when wiping the exterior. Wipe with

a damp cloth only.

To maintain the

quality

of pads, we recommend hand washing only. ALL

DO NOT move the machine while in use or afterwards,

until

it

has

cooled. Steam may escape from the steeping basket while the unit

is cooling.

DO NOT place a cloth or restrict the air flow beneath the appliance.

Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging. Grasp the

molded plug to unplug.

This machine is not designed for commercial use.

Do not permit children to use this machine unless under close adult

supervision

Congratulations! You are the owner of The 3 Quart Iced Tea Pot by

Mr. Coffee. This unique appliance has been designed to provide you with

excellent tasting iced tea quickly and conveniently.

Our specially designed steeping basket keeps tea immersed in hot water to

extract the full flavor from your tea. The tea then drips down into the pitcher

filled with ice to chill. As a result, you get

consistently

great tasting, fresh

brewed iced tea every time.

The 3 Quart Iced Tea Pot will automatically shut-off when the brewing is com-

pleted. When the tea is all gone, the pitcher and lid store over the top of the

machine and the cord wraps around the machine to save valuable counter

space.

To insure the long life of this appliance and its trouble-free operation, please

read all of the instructions in this booklet carefully before you begin to use

this appliance. Save these instructions and refer to them often for cleaning

and care tips.

Table of Contents

Page #

Important Safeguards and Precautions.. ..................................................

.2-3

Special Cord Set Instructions

...................................................................... 3

Introduction

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4

Clean Your Iced Tea Pot Before First Use .................................................

Diagram of Parts

.......................................................................................... 5

Te a and Coffee Measurement Chart.. .........................................................

Helpful Hints ................................................................................................

6

To Brew Iced Tea

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If Service is

Required ....................................................................................

7

Problem Solving .......................................................................................

6-9

Daily Care .....................................................................................................

9

Deliming

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Limited Warranty

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Clean Your Iced Tea Pot Before First Use

1. Wash the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and steeping basket

lid

with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly. (Please refer to

the diagram of parts listed below)

WARNING: To prevent

injury

from hot steam, do not plug the

unit in until water is in the reservoir and the pitcher

is

in place.

2. Fill the pitcher with water to the top water level mark on the pitcher and

pour into the water reservoir. Do not overfill. Replace the steeping basket

and lid on top of the machine.

3. Place one tray of ice cubes into the pitcher.

4. Turn the steeping dial to the open position as illustrated in the diagram A

below.

5. Slide the pitcher with lid, spout first, under the machine. Make sure the

spout lid is open.

6. Plug the cord into the electrical outlet and depress the push button (ON)

to turn the machine on. The indicator light will illuminate to let you know

the machine is on.

7. When the water has cycled through, the machine will shut off autcmati-

cally.

8. Slide the pitcher away from the machine

and

discard the water.

Water

Pushbutton

Indicator

. . .

In

DIAGRAM A

TEA AND COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART

To Make: Tea

coffee

3 quarts

2

regular bags or,

8-10

coffee scoops or,

3-5 level tablespoons

level tablespoons

of loose tea

2 quarts

regular bags or,

5-7 coffee

scoops or,

2-4 level tablespoons

O-1 4 level tablespoons

of loose tea

1 quart 3-5 regular bags or,

3-4 coffee

scoops or,

l-3 level tablespoons 6-8 level tablespoons

of loose tea

Helpful Hints

1. Use more or less tea or coffee to suit your taste. Additional tea bags

may be needed when using herbal tea.

2. If your ice supply is low, you can substitute with cold tap water. After

filling the water reservoir with the proper amount of water, refill the

pitcher with cold tap water a second time to the desired 1, 2 or 3 quart

WATER level. Refrigerate to chill.

3. Tea may turn cloudy as it chills due to the tannic acids found in tea.

Higher quality teas will contain more tannic acids than others. Using

less tea will reduce the cloudiness.

4. For extra flavor, try adding several bags of herbal or flavored tea to

your brew.

5. For excellent iced coffee, try dark roast coffee or any other flavored

coffee.

To

1.

Fill the pitcher with tap water to the

desired capacity as indicated by the 1,

2 and 3 quart WATER levels marked

on the pitcher.

WARNING: To prevent Injury

from

hot steam, do not plug the unit in

until water is in the reservoir and the

pitcher Is in place.

2.

Pour the water into the water reservoir.

(Figure A)

3.

Place a Mr. Coffee brand paper filter in

the steeping basket and add the

desired amount of tea bags, or loose

tea (Figure B). Please refer to the chart

above for recommended amounts of

tea or coffee.

Figure B

To Brew Iced Tea (cont.)

4.

5.

Sugar, lemon and other flavoring can also

be added at the time and will dissolve

best if sprinkled over the top of the tea.

Slide the steeping basket on top of the

water reservoir until it fits into place

and then secure lid on top of basket.

(Figure C). Make sure the steeping dial

is in the closed position (Figure D).

Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to the

desired capacity as indicated by the 1,

2 and 3 quart ICE levels marked on the

pitcher (Figure E). Place the pitcher lid

on the pitcher.

PLEASE NOTE: Cold tap water can be

used as a substitute for ice cubes. Instead

of filling the pitcher with ice cubes, simply

refill the pitcher with cold water a second

time to the desired

1,

2 or 3 quart WATER

level. Do not fill to the ICE level or your

pitcher may overflow during brewing.

Refrigerate to chill.

6.

7.

Slide the pitcher with lid, spout first,

under the machine. Make sure the

spout lid is open (Figure F).

Plug the cord into an electrical outlet

and depress the push button (ON). The

indicator light will illuminate to let you

know the machine is on.

PLEASE NOTE: The first time the

machine is used, it may not be necessary

to depress the push button (ON) to turn

the machine on, simply plugging the

machine into an outlet will start the brew-

ing cycle. Also, if the push button (ON) is

depressed before the machine is plugged

into an outlet, plugging the machine into

an outlet will start the brewing cycle.

6. When the brewing cycle is completed,

The Iced Tea Pot will shut off automati-

cally. Drain the remainder of the tea in

the steeping basket by turning the

steeping dial to “open” (Figure G).

Note: For extra strength, wait a few min-

utes before draining the remaining tea into

the pitcher.

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Figure C

Figure D

Figure F

To Brew Iced Tea (cont.)

9. When the tea has drained, turn the steeping dial to the closed position to

prevent any after drip. Slide the pitcher away from the machine and you are

ready to serve refreshingly cold iced tea.

the contents of the steeping

basket. Rinse out the steeping basket

and lid with warm water after each

use.

(The steeping valve on the bottom

of the basket may become sticky and

not open and close properly, if not

rinsed out regularly).

11 .Leftover tea can be stored in the refrig-

erator. When the machine is not in use,

the pitcher and lid store over the top of

the machine. The cord has a cord clip

so the cord can be wrapped around the

machine and secured (Figure H).

To Brew Iced Coffee

Figure H

Using the suggested amount of coffee in the chart listed on page 6, fol-

low the instructions for making iced tea except for instruction

#4.

Instead

of turning the steeping dial to “closed”, keep it in the “open” position. It is

not necessary to steep coffee!

CAUTION:

Decaffeinated coffee, particularly when used with chemically

softened water, can cause slower filtration. The steeping dial must be left

in the “open” position or the unit may overflow.

Problem Solving

The tea is too weak:

-

add more tea.

-

herbal tea does not brew as strong, you may need to use more tea.

-

after the machine shuts off, wait for a few minutes before draining the

remaining tea into the pitcher.

-check to make sure the steeping dial is in the closed position during

brewing so that the tea steeps.

The tea is too strong:

-

use less tea.

-the tea may be steeping too long. Be sure to drain the remaining tea in

the steeping basket by turning the steeping dial to “open” as soon as

the machine shuts off.

I do not have enough ice:

-

use cold tap water as a substitute. See Helpful Hint #2 on page 6.

Problem Solving (cont.)

The machine will not turn on:

-

is the cord plugged in?

-

check to insure that the pushbutton is fully depressed.

-

the machine may need to be cleaned. See the “Deliming is a Must” section

below on page 9.

-

wait 3 minutes minimum (unit must cool down before starting another brew

(cycle) and try again.

Daily Care

1.

To maintain the quality of all parts and minimize tea stains, we recommend

washing the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and steeping basket lid with

warm water and mild detergent, regularly.

2.

Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the pitcher and steep-

ing basket. Tea and coffee discolors these deposits. To remove, fill the bas-

ket and pitcher with warm white vinegar and let it soak for about 20 minutes.

3.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. They will cause scratches which can

lead to breakage.

Deliming is a Must

The Iced Tea Pot must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in

steaming or if the pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped

out of the machine.

The

frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used. Listed below

are the suggested cleaning intervals.

SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL

Type of Water Cleaning Frequency

Soft Water every

80

brew cycles

Hard Water every

40

brew cycles

For best results use MR. COFFEE CLEANER. It works better than vinegar and

has no unpleasant odor. Instructions for both Mr. Coffee Cleaner and vinegar

follow:

USING MR. COFFEE CLEANER

(Read caution statement on side panel of Mr. Coffee Cleaner before use).

1.

Fill the pitcher with warm water to the 3 quart WATER level marked on the

pitcher.

2.

Empty contents of one packet of

MR.

COFFEE CLEANER into the pitcher.

Mix thoroughly to dissolve the cleaner.. This will make a clear blue solution.

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USING MR. COFFEE CLEANER (continued)

3.

4.

5.

6.

Pour the entire contents of the pitcher into the water reservoir of the

machine. Replace the steeping basket with lid on top of the machine.

Follow instructions #3 through #7 on page 5 in section "Clean" Before First

Use”, to run the cleaning solution through the machine.

After the cleaning solution has cycled through, the machine will shut itself

off automatically.

Slide the pitcher away from the machine and discard the contents of the

pitcher. Rinse the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and lid thoroughly

with water.

Repeat all of the above steps with clean water only to rinse out any

remaining traces of the solution.

7.

a.

Be sure you thoroughly rinse the unit until there are no remaining traces

of the blue solution. When completed, wash the pitcher and lid, and

steeping basket and lid with mild detergent and rinse thoroughly. These

items are not dishwasher safe.

9.

If a normal brewing rate is not achieved, repeat the cleaning procedure.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

USING VINEGAR:

Pour 1 auart of undiluted white household vineaar into the reservoir.

Replace’ the steeping basket with lid on top of the machine.

Follow instruction #3 through #7 on page 5 in section “Clean Before First

Use”, to run the vinegar through the machine. However, after approxi-

mately 1 cup of vinegar has brewed into the pitcher, unplug the appli-

ance and allow it to sit for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, pour the vinegar back into the reservoir and replace

the pitcher with Iid.

Plug the cord back in. The machine will continue the brew cycle.

After the vinegar has cycled through, the machine will shut itself off

automatically. Remove the pitcher and discard its contents.

To rinse out any remaining traces of vinegar, fill the pitcher with water

to the 3 quart level and repeat steps

#l

through #4. above, without

stopping the machine in the middle of its cycle.

Repeat the above rinsing.

If Service

Is

Required, Do Not Return to Your Store

For service,

call l-800-MR COFFEE (l-800-672-6333)

a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

To assist us in serving you, please have the model number TM3

and date of purchase available.

All repairs must be made by Mr. Coffee or an authorized Mr. Coffee Service

Center. Please call us for the authorized service center for your area.

Please do not return this appliance to your store.

We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions.

Please include your complete name, address and telep

description of problem in all communicacions.

hone number and

Consumer Affairs Department

MR. COFFEE

24700 Miles Road

Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399

A Division of Health o meter, Inc.

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Limited Warranty

Mr. Coffee, inc. warrants to the purchaser that The Iced Tea Pot by Mr.

Coffee, Model TM3.5 (except for cord set) is free from manufacturer’s

defects in material or workmanship for

a

period of one year from the date

of original purchase when used in compliance with directions as outlined

in the manufacturer’s instructions, which will constitute reasonable and

necessary maintenance by the purchaser.

In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship, Mr.

Coffee, inc. agrees to repair or replace (remedy) a defective Iced Tea

Pot without charge. The purchaser’s exclusive remedy against Mr.

Coffee, inc. shall be for the repair or replacement of a defective Mr.

Coffee Product.

All repairs must be made at an authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.

To locate a Mr. Coffee Service Center, call l-800-321-0370. As the pur-

chaser, you assume all cost incurred in transporting your Mr. Coffee

machine to and from the authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center. Mr.

Coffee, inc. shall not be responsible for any repairs performed at any

facility which is not an authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

other rights which vary from state to state. Any implied warranty is limited

in duration to the one year provided in this, the only, expressed warranty.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

In no event shall Mr. Coffee, inc. be responsible for Incidental or

consequential damages,

nor damage due to misuse or the use of any

unauthorized attachment; nor assumption of responsibility for damage

caused by use of an electrical circuit not specified on the Mr. Coffee, inc.

product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not

apply to you.

Mr. Coffee,

inc.

24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399

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Limited Warranty

Mr. Coffee warrants to the purchaser that The Iced Tea Pot by

Mr. Coffee Model TM3 (except for cord set) is free from manufac-

turer defects

In

material and workmanship for a period of one year

from the date of original purchase when used in compliance with

directions as outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions. which will

constitute reasonable and necessary maintenance by the

purchaser.

In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship,

Mr. Coffee agrees to repair (remedy) a defective Iced Tea Pot

without charge. The

purchaser's

exclusive remedy against

Mr. Coffee shall be for the repair or replacement of a defective

Mr. Coffee Product.

All repairs must be made at an authorized Mr. Coffee Service

Center. To locate

a

Mr. Coffee Service Center, call I-800-MR

COFFEE (l-800-672-6333). Mr. Coffee

shall not be responsible

for

any repairs performed

at

any

which is not an autho-

rized Mr. Coffee Service Center.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state. Any

implied warranty is limited in duration to the one year provided

in this. the only, expressed warranty. Some states do not allow

limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above

Iimitation may not apply to you.

In no event shall Mr. Coffee be responsible for

inci-

dental or consequential damages,

nor damage due to misuse

or the use of

any

unauthorized attachment: nor damage caused by

use of an electrical circuit not specified on the Mr. Coffee product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may

not apply to you.

Mr. Coffee

24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399

A Division of

Health o

Inc.

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